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I Have a Dream
Speaker: Martin Luther King Jr., Occasion: March on Washington, Key Points: An end to racism, civil and economic rights, 'free at last' quote.
The Gettysburg Address
Speaker: Abraham Lincoln, Occasion: Gettysburg battlefield dedication, Key Points: The Civil War as a test of democracy, 'government of the people', 'new birth of freedom'.
Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat
Speaker: Winston Churchill, Occasion: First speech as Prime Minister to House of Commons, Key Points: Rallying the British for WWII, perseverance, 'victory at all costs'.
The Ballot or the Bullet
Speaker: Malcolm X, Occasion: Delivered in several locations, Key Points: Civil rights using 'ballot' or 'bullet', criticism of the Democratic party, call for African American independence.
We Shall Fight on the Beaches
Speaker: Winston Churchill, Occasion: Speech to the House of Commons, Key Points: Defiance against possible invasion, 'never surrender' pledge, inspire British resistance in WWII.
Ain't I a Woman?
Speaker: Sojourner Truth, Occasion: Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio, Key Points: Women's rights, racial inequalities, refuting gender stereotypes.
Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation
Speaker: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Occasion: After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Key Points: 'Day of Infamy', declaring war on Japan, rallying American morale for WWII.
Inaugural Address
Speaker: John F. Kennedy, Occasion: Presidential inauguration, Key Points: 'Ask not what your country can do for you', introduction of New Frontier policies, call for service and unity.
Farewell Address
Speaker: George Washington, Occasion: End of presidency, Key Points: Avoidance of permanent alliances, importance of unity, value of the Constitution.
The Iron Curtain Speech
Speaker: Winston Churchill, Occasion: Visit to Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, Key Points: Warned of Soviet expansion, 'Iron Curtain' across Europe, call for Anglo-American unity.
Brandenburg Gate Speech
Speaker: Ronald Reagan, Occasion: Address near the Berlin Wall, Key Points: End of Cold War tones, 'Tear down this wall!' line, encouragement of Gorbachev's reforms.
Quit India Speech
Speaker: Mahatma Gandhi, Occasion: Launch of the Quit India Movement, Key Points: Non-violent resistance, civil disobedience, movement for Indian sovereignty.
Tryst with Destiny
Speaker: Jawaharlal Nehru, Occasion: Independence of India, Key Points: India's journey to freedom, hopes for the future, historical transition from colonialism.
Their Finest Hour
Speaker: Winston Churchill, Occasion: Speech to the House of Commons during Battle of Britain, Key Points: Preparation for battle, mobilizing the nation, 'finest hour' of the British people.
Checkers Speech
Speaker: Richard Nixon, Occasion: Broadcast to the nation during presidential campaign, Key Points: Defense against financial misconduct accusations, political transparency, dog named 'Checkers'.
The Chance for Peace
Speaker: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Occasion: Address to the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Key Points: Promotion of peace amidst Cold War, critique of military-industrial complex, alternatives to conflict.
A More Perfect Union
Speaker: Barack Obama, Occasion: Speech during the 2008 presidential campaign, Key Points: Addressing racial tensions, reflection on personal history, unity and diversity in America.
Berlin Airlift
Speaker: Ernest Bevin, Occasion: British Parliament, discussing the Berlin Airlift, Key Points: Justification for the operation, determinism to overcome the blockade, significance of solidarity with Berliners.
Declaration of War on Japan
Speaker: Emperor Hirohito, Occasion: Radio broadcast to the Japanese nation after Pearl Harbor, Key Points: Justification for entering WWII, striving for peace through war, unification of the Japanese spirit.
First Fireside Chat
Speaker: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Occasion: Radio broadcast during Great Depression, Key Points: Explanation of banking crisis, calming public fears, encouraging trust in financial system.
Speech to the Troops at Tilbury
Speaker: Queen Elizabeth I, Occasion: Anticipation of the Spanish Armada, Key Points: Display of leadership, resolve in face of invasion, rallying the troops' spirit.
Cross of Gold Speech
Speaker: William Jennings Bryan, Occasion: Democratic National Convention, Key Points: Advocacy for bimetallism, criticism of gold standard, impassioned oratory climax.
The Silent Majority
Speaker: Richard Nixon, Occasion: TV address to the nation on Vietnam War, Key Points: Justification for Vietnam war, appeal to the non-protesting majority, call for 'peace with honor'.
Women's Rights are Human Rights
Speaker: Hillary Clinton, Occasion: United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, Key Points: Gender equality, criticism of human rights abuses, empowerment of women worldwide.
Speech of the Unknown Soldier
Speaker: Victor Hugo, Occasion: Burial of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc De Triomphe, Key Points: The importance of honor and remembrance, addressing the costs of war, unity in grief and respect for the fallen.
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